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After a very long wait Ultra 52mm Gauges are at our door today. Initial availability of these 52mm version of the Ultra series will be strictly Boost, EGT, and Oil Pressure(the 3 most expensive gauges no less). We will be following up with the rest of the line up later in the summer. 60mm gauges are also back in stock now(we were out of boost for a month or so).

New Bundle Pricing for 60mm
60mm Ultra Gauges are no longer at the pre-order bundle pricing that started back last September...however we just revamped the 3 gauge bundle setup. You can order 3 60mm Ultra gauges for as low as $341 depending on your 3 gauge choices. The popular Boost, EGT, and Oil Pressure are now at $555, so all you folks that jumped on ealry got the savings. Still, this new pricing arrangements means for those of you that want the look of a 3 gauge setup but don't want the cost or PITA factory with installing certain gauges(like EGT) you can now do a setup such as Boost, Oil Temp, Water Temp for just $388 - that would have still been $450 under the fixed 3 gauge bundle setup. This arrangements makes more sense for everyone as it reflect the price difference between the different gauges. A setup of Boost, Water, and Volt that would be the easiest possible install combo would run $382(complete install could be done in about 1 hour), so some of you will really like the new pricing setup for the 60mm. The Boost gauge and recently introduced Volt gauge both support the Turbo Timer Add-On module. Water Temp supports the Radiator Fan Control Add-On module. There isn't anything else on the market that has overall look, functionality, and thoughtful features as MadDad Ultra's, regardless of cost.

Some images:
52mm(Note there are 2 different 52mm gauge offerings, an AmberRed and a White/Green combo....they DO NOT switch from AmberRed to Green to White(no illumination).

60mm

Common feature list of 60mm and 52mm Ultra's:

NOTE: WITH THE RELEASE OF THE 52MM WE'VE INCORPORATED 5-WAY ADJUSTABLE CONTRAST DIMMING(10 way if you count day/night separately). THIS IS A NEW FEATURE CURRENTLY OFFERED IN THE 52MM. 60MM STILL OFFER 2 LEVELS.

* Modeled to be the closest Impreza cluster look gauge offered by any brand right down to the font style and color match. This is what Subaru should be selling you.
* No brand logos cutting across the gauge face. We keep it clean to reinforce that OEM look. These gauges look like they belong in the car.
* IR Wireless Remote controls all gauge functions - No need for separate control boxes despite full array of functions the gauges offer.
* No buttons on the gauge face giving you a very clean uncluttered look(thanks again to the wireless remote)
* Adjustable Warning Points
* Peak Recall and Reset on demand
* Independant warning and peak indicator lamps
* Calibration Port for Boost gauge. Yes, if you live in Colorado or places with large elevation/atmospheric pressure differences or even minor tolerence differences with sending units you can press a button and your gauge will recalibrate itself to 0 psi. Never have a boost gauge that doesn't say 0 psi ever again.
* 50 second record, playback(with pause/play option)
* External Warning Lamp port - every gauge can also run a separate larger warning lamp(shift light type) available in Blue or Red.
* Audible Alerts - can be turned on/off
* Auxilury Device Support - Gauges can interface with additional Add-On devices that make use of the gauge face as the interface, eliminating the need for addtional control boxes to mounted in your cabin.
* Turbo Timer, add-on for Boost gauge that gives Turbo Timer function set through the face of the boost gauge(in device mode you use the boost gauge to set the run time of the turbo timer)
* Raditor Fan Controller - Add-on for the water temp gauges allows triggering radiator fan tied to water temp warning.
* Contrast Dims when headlights are turned on
* STi black-out when shut off - very light silhouette of the gauge face is visible very similiar to the STi cluster.
* Power on needle sweep/inspection, similiar to STi. Single needle sweep with just the needle light up. When the sweep is done the gauge backlighting turns on.
* Power off sequence: Gauge displays current driving session peak for 5 seconds then does shutdown sequence.

Rokudoo - The TT plugs into the back of the boost guage. Every gauge has an AUXilary device port. The TT plugs into the AUX port of the Boost gauge. You then use the boost guage to set the run time of the car. Every 1 psi = 18 seconds of run time. So 2 psi would be 36 seconds. You select the Boost gauge with the wireless remote, press the button on the remote for 5 seconds which puts the gauge in AUX mode then you move the needle up/down with the remote to set the psi/TT run time as above. So basically you elminate the need to install yet another box somewhere in your car.

Rudywrx04 - The only other thing you might consider is a terminal strip from radio shack and some extra cable...although this is all purely optional. Some guys(self included) found it really easy running some wires from the fuse box(behind ashtry) to a terminal strip, then we ran the gauge daisy-chain cable to the opposite posts on the termnal strip. Just made the install easier for a hack like me. Here is post link if you want to see what I mean. Terminal Strip Install . I always recommend a good trusted installer though if you have one in your area.

Silver571 - PM'd..you need 52mm. We've got those too.

If you want to see the 52mm Ultra's live check out the lastest issue of PRoN

PRoN Eposide 6. They had a set of 52mm White/Green Ultra installed in their project car.

I don't have any pics yet in an ATi pod. The pod used in the PRoN episode was a new 52mm Carbon Fiber unit we just got in recently.

Also of note, we recently got new daisy-chain cables. This cable lets you daisy-chian 3 gauges together for power requirements so you only have to wire once. We've always had this cable but our new ones have slightly thicker gauge wire that is easier to solder/splice if you choose to due things that way, and they are also a bit longer allowing more seprate between gauges. We also are including 2 T connectors with the boost gauges. One for the popular BOV line and one you could use at the intake manifold. Your choice. These were some suggestions/feedback from our earlier Ultra customers so I'm happy we've been able to get these new revisions/pieces in.

Sorry for being so tardy. I'm WAY behind on my threads. It seems I'm either up to date on my threads or up to date on my PMs but never both

Never got a PM! These gauges are really slick, definately the ones I will go with, i'm super impressed with these since they match the OEM cluster. Wish I would have seen these sooner and not have wasted all that time researching others.

Rich,
Have tried to contact you a couple of times and havent heard back . My blue with red needle clarity boost gauge took a crap . I dont know if its the sensor or the gauge but upon start up it does the sweep but then goes directly to -30 and stays there I have had it installed for less than 6 months. let me know if you can do anything

I wish I knew. I've been emailing Rich for like 3 weeks now, no response. Too bad, I really want to buy these gauges.

Well, talked to Rich today and got my order placed so Maddad is def still in business!

Apparently there is a new line of gauges on its way out too, an "Ultra Basic" line. Same core as the ultra series but w/o the wireless remote stuff. Still get the adjustable peak warning though. Guess I'm gonna be one of the guinea pigs for the wrx guys.